Tape applicator dispenser



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Filed May 14, 1968 s R 2 W00 w B & WZE s T m SR m S M 2 A0 QQNIUR 3% ATTY5 United States Patent 3,523,053 TAPE APPLICATOR DISPENSER JamesZbinden, 1214 5th Ave., Sterling, II]. 61081, and Robert E. Dodd, RR. 1,Rock Falls, 111. 61071 Filed lVIay 14, 1968, Ser. No. 729,083 Int. Cl.1332b 31/20; B44c 3/02, 7/02 US. Cl. 156-523 20 Claims ABSTRACT OF THEDISCLOSURE An applicator dispenser for holding and applying adhesivetape supplied from a roll onto an external surface. Tape carrier meansrotatably supporting the tape roll in the body and movable toward andaway from the dis pensing opening is provided with clamping meansthereon having a forward edge for contacting the adhesive side of thetape remote from the tape roll and movable between a downward positionadjacent the pressure surface and upward position remote therefromtowards the roll. Fixed snubbing post means are provided on the bodybetween the tape roll and the pressure means for supporting thenonadhesive side of the tape remote from the roll when the clampingmeans is moved into said upward clamping position, with the forward edgethereof forcing the tape against the snubbing post in clamped relation.Cutter means is mounted on the body and is operatively interconnectedwith the carrier for cutting the tape from the non adhesive side thereofbetween the snubbing post and the pressure means upon movement of thecarrier to said upward position.

The present invention relates to a new and improved applicator dispenserof the portable type adapted for holding and applying adhesive tape ontothe surface of an external object, such as a box, package, shelf, or thelike, surface. With the increased usage of various kinds of pressuresensitive tape, it is desirable to provide a new and improved dispenserapplicator which is capable of holding an extended length of tape on aroll and, by easy manipulation of the unit, applying any desired lengthof tape onto an external surface. Many prior devices for this purposehave been extremely complicated and complex and have not been reliablein operation. It is intended in the present inventio nto provide a newand improved applicator dispenser which is not only simple andeconomical of construction but is foolproof in operation and one whichcan be produced on a mass production basis at low cost.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new andimproved dispenser applicator for applying adhesive tape supplied from aroll onto an external surface.

Another object of the present invention is the provision of a new andimproved tape applicator dispenser of the character described whereinany desired length of tape can be applied to an external object andautomatically severed at the desired point.

Another object of the present invention is the provision of a new andimproved tape applicator dispenser of the character described whereinafter each application and severance of the tape a short leader portionof tape is automatically extended outwardly of the dispenser body in aposition ready for the next application.

Another object of the present invention is the provision of a new andimproved applicator dispenser of the character described in which thetape is severed from the nonadhesive side, thereby precluding thepossibility of the tape sticking to the cutting means.

Another object of the present invention is the provision of a new andimproved tape applicator dispenser employice ing improved tape shearingor severing means which is automatically actuated and is entirely housedwithin the dispenser body so that the cutting edge is not exposed.

Another object of the present invention is the provision of a new andimproved tape applicator dispenser which requires a minimum number ofcomponent parts, which components can be formed of molded plasticmaterial on a mass production basis.

Another object of the present invention is the provision of a new andimproved tape applicator dispenser which is light in weight, small insize, and easily manipulated to dispense and apply tape.

Another object of the present invention is the provision of a new andimproved tape dispenser of the character described which is functionallyreliable and not subject to jamming or hangup of the tape in themechanism.

Still another object of the present invention is the provision of a newand improved tape dispenser wherein a leader portion of the tapeextended from the roll is automatically positively clamped while it issevered remote from the supply roll within the body of the dispenser.

Another object of the present invention is the provision of a new andimproved tape dispenser of the character described wherein new andimproved means are provided for automatically extending a short leaderportion of the tape into position ready for the next tape applicationafter each application and cutoff is completed.

Another object of the present invention is the provision of a new andimproved tape applicator dispenser wherein a short leader portion oftape is automatically extended outwardly of the body into a positionbeneath a pressure pad on the body ready for the next application oftape by movement of the pressure pad along the object surface on whichthe tape is to be applied.

Still another object of the present invention is a tape dispenserapplicator having new and improved means for guiding the tape from thetape roll onto an external object without touching the adhesive side ofthe tape.

Still another object of the present invention is the provision of a newand improved tape dispenser applicator, which can be easily held andoperated for the application of tape in one hand.

Still another object of the present invention is the provision of a tapedispenser applicator employing new and improved means for automaticallyclamping, cutting off, and projecting a portion of the tape intoposition ready for the next application by a simple unidirectionalmovement of a finger of the user.

These and other objects of the present invention are accomplished in anillustrated embodiment thereof comprising a tape dispenser having a bodywith a sidewall and a peripheral edge wall transversely thereof definingan opening on the bottom side of the body for dispensing the tape. Apressure pad is formed along a forward edge of the opening for use inforcing the tape against an external object upon bodily movement of thedispenser body rearwardly. Carrier means rotatively supporting a roll oftape in the body is mounted on the sidewall for movement toward and awayfrom the dispenser opening, and the carrier includes a clamping fingerhaving a forward edge surface adapted to move into contact against theadhesive side of the tape remote from the tape roll during cutoff of thetape at the end of an application. The clamping finger is movable withthe carrier between a downward or released position closely adjacent thepressure pad and an upward retracted position remote therefrom towardthe roll. A fixed snubbing post is formed on the body between the taperoll and the pressure pad for engaging the nonadhesive side of the taperemote from the roll and providing a clamping surface against which thetape is forced by the clamping finger when it is moved to the upward,retracted position to positively clamp the tape when it is beingsevered. A movable cutter is mounted within the body and is operativelyinterconnected with the carrier in order to automatically cut off thetape from the nonadhesive side between the snubbing p st and thepressure means adjacent the opening when the carrier is retractedupwardly. On release of the carrier to return to its normal position,the adhesive side of the tape ad heres to the forward edge of theclamping finger and a short leader portion of tape is then extendedthrough the opening in the body into position below the pressure padready for the next application of tape.

For a better understanding of the invention, reference should be had tothe following detailed description taken in conjunction with thedrawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a tape dispenser applicatorconstructed in accordance with the present invention and shown as it isused during the application of tape to an external object;

FIG. 2 is a view similar to FIG. 1 illustrating the tape dispenser aftera desired length of tape has been applied and the device is initiallyactuated to clamp and sever the p FIG. 3 is a view similar to FIG. 2illustrating the tape dispenser in position as the tape is clamped aftercutoff has been effected;

FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3 illustrating the tape dispenser as itis released after cutoff to feed a short leader portion of the tapeoutwardly of the body into a position ready for the next application oftape; and

FIG. 5 is a vertical cross-sectional view taken substantially alonglines 5--5 of FIG. 4.

Referring now, more particularly, to the drawings, therein isillustrated a new and improved portable, hand operated tape dispenserapplicator generally referred to by the reference numeral 10. Thedispenser is adapted to be held in one hand 12 for the application ofpressure sensitive tape 14 onto an external surface 16 of an object,such as a box or cover. The tape 14 is of the pressure sensitive typewith adhesive material on one side and is supplied from a roll 18supported on a cylindrical hollow core 18a (FIG. 5).

In accordance with the present invention, the tape dispenser includesfour main components, namely, a body 20 preferably formed of moldedplastic material, a carrier unit 22, a cutter assembly 24, and a returnspring 25. The body 20 includes a planar sidewall 26 and an integraledge wall 28 transversely thereof extending around the perimeter. Theupper end portion of the sidewall is formed with a pair of upwardly andoutwardly projecting hollow loops 30 and 32 adapted to fit the hand ofthe user and the rearward loop conveniently accommodates the littlefinger of the hand. The region on the edge wall intermediate the forwardloop 30 (which 100p accommodates the thumb of the hand) and the rearfinger loop 32 is adapted to fit and conveniently accommodate the palmof the hand.

Along the bottom side of the dispenser body 20, the peripheral edge wall28 is open to define a rectangular opening 34 through which the tape 14is dispensed from the roll 20, and along the forward edge of theopening, the edge wall is formed with a thickened pressure pad 36 whichis adapted to force the tape against the object surface 16 from the backor nonadhesive side thereof as the dispenser body 20 is moved in contactwith the object surface 16 in a rearward direction, as indicated by thearrow A (FIG. 1). The roll of tape 18 is supported on the carrier 22 inthe dispenser body 20 for free rotation on a hollow, cylindrical arborportion 38 extending transversely of the body sidewall 26 and projectingoutwardly thereof through an elongated, upwardly extending, centrallypositioned guide slot 26a. The protruding outer end portion of the arbor38 is formed with an annular recess 38a therein in order to accommodatea snap ring or C-shaped washer 40 which locks the arbor in mountedposition on the sidewall 26, yet permits upward and downward movementthereof in the guide slot 26a. The arbor portion 38 is integrally formedwith a side plate 42 which projects radially outward thereof and islarger than a full roll of tape. The side plate 42 is slidable in thebody with the arbor and bears against the inside surface of the bodysidewall 26. The hollow arbor portion 38 of the tape carrier is largeenough to accommodate the middle or index finger of the user insertedtherein for moving the carrier in the body 20 toward and away from thedispenser opening 34 at the bottom side of the peripheral edge wall 28.When the carrier 22 is moved upwardly from the lower end of the guideslot 26a (FIG. 1) to the upper end (FIG. 3) the roll of tape 18 isretracted upwardly away from the dispenser opening 34 and pressure pad36, and this action pulls a fresh length of tape 14 from the roll. Whenthe pressure users finger in the arbor 38 is relaxed, the tape carrier22 is returned downwardly to the normal or lower position (FIGS. 1 and4) by the spring 25- Fresh and expended rolls 18 of the tape 14 areeasily placed on or removed from the arbor 38 from the open side of thebody 20 and, once a roll is in place on the arbor, it is retainedthereon by a pair of diametrically opposed, retaining lugs 38b formed atthe outer ends of a pair of fingers 38c formed by longitudinal slots orcuts in the body of the arbor. The fingers and end lugs are deflectableinwardly as a roll of tape is inserted on or removed from the arbor and,once a roll is in place with its inside surface against the carrier sideplate 42, the fingers return to their normal position and the lugs 38bretain the roll on the arbor. The tape carrier 22 is preferably formedof molded plastic material like the body 20 and when assembled onto thesidewall 26 of the body is guided for sliding movement toward and awayfrom the dispenser opening 34 by the engagement of the outer end portionof the arbor 38 within the elongated guide slot 26a.

In accordance with the present invention, the side plate 42 of thecarrier 22 is formed with a downwardly projecting lower leg portion 421:having a slot 44 defined therein. The lower leg 42a is guided forsliding movement on the body sidewall 26 by a guide pin 46 integrallyformed on the sidewall and extending transverse thereto. The guide pin46 is seated in the slot 44 and a jam nut or other suitable holdingmeans 48 is mounted on the outer end of the pin after assembly of thecarrier 22 on the body 20 to prevent lateral displacement of the carrieraway from the sidewall 26 during upward and downward movement.

As best shown in FIGS. 1 through 4, the slot 26a in the sidewall 26 isgenerally vertical or transverse with respect to the bottom side of thebody, and the slot 44 in the carrier side plate 42 is eccentric of thearbor and its longitudinal axis slopes upwardly and rearwardly withrespect to the vertical. Because of the slope, upon upward retraction ofthe tape carrier 22, the carrier plate 42 pivots about the axis of thearbor 38 and the lower leg portion 42a moves upwardly and rearwardlyaway from the pressure pad 36, as best shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3.

The spring 25 normally biases the carrier 22 downwardly toward theposition of FIGS. 1 and 4, and for this purpose a lug 52 is integrallyformed on the inside surface of the body sidewall 26 to support theupper end of the spring. A similar lug 54 is formed on the side plate 42of the carrier to support the lower end of the spring so that when thepressure of the finger inserted through the hollow arbor 38 is released,the spring is free to move the tape carrier 22 to the downward positionof FIGS. 1 and 4.

In accordance with the present invention, the inside surface of the bodysidewall 26 is provided with an enlarged recess 26b formed adjacent thelower end portion in order to accommodate a generally circular sideplate 60 of the cutter assembly 24. The cutter assembly includes a knifemember 64 at the outer edge of the side plate 60 and transverse theretohaving a sharpened leading edge 64:: adapted to sever the tape 14intermediate the roll 18 and the pressure pad 36. The side plate 60 issupported for rotation on a short guide pin or projection 66 integrallyformed on the body sidewall 26 extending transverse thereof andpositioned intermediate the tape roll and the pressure pad. In additionto supporting the cutter assembly 24 for rotation on the body 20, theguide pin 66 also guides the back or nonadhesive side of the tape 14between the roll 18 and the pressure pad 36. The dispenser body includesa fixed snubbing post 68 positioned intermediate the guide pin 66 andthe pressure pad 36 and integrally formed on the body sidewall 26. Thesnubbing post 68 extends transversely of the body sidewall and isappropriately contoured in cross section to include a rear surface forsupporting the back side of the tape during clamping and cutoff.

In order to limit rotation of the cutter assembly 24 on the body and toeliminate interference between the snubbing post 68 and the cuttersideplate 60, the side plate is formed with a curved, elongated slot 600spaced radially outward of the pivot pin 66 through which the snubbingpost extends. As the cutter assembly 24 is rotated between the positionsshown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the slot 60a moves arcuately relative to thesnubbing post, as shown in the drawings.

The cutter assembly is actuated to rotate by engagement between anintegrally formed pin 70 which projects laterally outwardly from theside plate 60 eccentric of the pin 66 and extends into a slot 72 formedin the lower projecting leg portion 42a of the carrier 22. The slot 72is formed to slope upwardly and rearwardly of the pressure pad 36 and asthe carrier is retracted upwardly, the lower end of the slot begins tomove upwardly relative to the pin 70 on the cutter from the position ofFIG. 1 to the position of FIG. 2 wherein the lower end of the slotengages the pin 76. During this time, the cutter assembly does notrotate; however, further upward retraction of the tape carrier, becauseof the engagement between the lower end of the slot and the pin, causesthe cutter assembly 24 to rotate in counterclockwise direction from theposition of FIG. 2 to the position of FIG. 3, wherein the sharpenedleading edge 64a of the knife portion 64 cuts through the tape 14 fromthe nonadhesive side between the pressure pad 36 and the snubbing post68.

Referring specifically to FIGS. 1 and 2, upon the first portion upwardretraction of the carrier 22, the knife 64 remains stationary until thelower end of the slot 72 engages the pin 76 projecting laterally outwardfromthe side plate 60 of the cutter assembly. As further upwardretraction of the tape carrier continues from the position of FIG. 2 tothe position of FIG. 3, the lower end of the slot engages the pin 70moving it upwardly, thereby causing the cutter assembly to rotate in acounterclockwise direction about the guide pin 66 so that the leadingedge 64a of the cutter moves generally transversely across the path ofthe tape as it is extended between the pressure pad 36 and the snubbingpost 68 to cleanly sever the tape from the back side. Because thecutting is accomplished from the nonadhesive side of the tape there islittle possibility that the tape will adhere to the cutter edge 64aafter the cut is completed and when the cutter is returned from theposition of FIG. 3 to its normal or unactuated position of FIGS. 1, 2and 4. When the tape carrier 22 is released after the tape is cut, andthe spring returns the carrier downwardly, the upper end of the slot 72moves downward to engage the pin 70 and begins to rotate the cutterassembly in a clockwise or return direction. As this occurs, the cuttingedge 64a of the knife moves forwardly to the retracted position (FIGS.1, 2, and 4) well clear of the path of the tape extending between thepressure pad 36 and the snubbing post 68, and is in position ready forthe next cut to be made.

In accordance with an important feature of the present invention, thelower leg portion 42a of the carrier side plate 42 is formed with alaterally extending clamping finger 74, preferably integrally moldedwith the side plate. The finger 74 includes a deflectable forward endportion 74a which projects outwardly of the leading edge of the legportion 42a in cantilever fashion, and the forward edge 74b of thefinger is sloped upwardly and rearwardly with respect to the pressurepad 36. The forward edge surface 74b of the finger is adapted to engagethe adhesive side of the tape and tightly clamp and hold the tapeagainst the snubbing post 68 when the tape carrier 22 is retractedupwardly (FIG. 3) while the tape is severed. Because the tape is tightlyheld between the forward edge surface 74b of the clamping finger 74 andthe rearward, similarly contoured surface of the snubbing post 68, it isunder tension between the pressure pad and snubbing post and between theroll of tape and the snubbing post. Accordingly, the cutter edge 64amakes a clean cutoff and the tape remains in adhesive attachment againstthe forward edge of the finger when the carrier is released for returnfrom the position of FIG. 3 to the normal position of FIGS. 1 and 4.Because the tape is severed forwardly or ahead of the forward edgesurface 74b of the clamping finger 74, a short length of tape or leaderB (FIG. 4) is projected outwardly through the dispenser opening 34 belowthe lower edge of the clamping finger when the carrier 22 is released.The leader portion B is guided by the forward edge of the clampingfinger into a ready position (FIG. 4) extending beneath but spaced fromthe pressure pad 36 and is in proper orientation ready for the nextapplication of tape to an external object. The forward edge surface 74bof the clamping finger is spaced rearwardly of and generally parallel tothe back side of the pressure pad when the carrier unit is in thereleased position of FIGS. 1 and 4 and the leader portion B of the tape14 is thus extended in the proper direction below the pressure pad 36ready for the next tape application when the dispenser is placeddownwardly on a surface and moved rearwardly thereon for the applicationof tape. During the application of tape, the pressure pad 36 engages theback side of the leader portion B of the tape 14, forcing the adhesiveside of the tape against the surface 16. The dispenser body 20 is thenmoved in a rearward direction, and the adhesion between the tape and thesurface 16 strips the tape away from the forward edge 74b of the fingerand from the tape roll 18 as the tape is applied. During a tapeapplication, the back side of the tape is guided from the roll (FIG. 1)by the guide pin 66, snubbing post 68, and pressure pad 36, and theadhesive side of the tape is completely free from engagement with anycomponents of the dispenser.

As shown in FIG. 3, the forward cantilever portion 74a of the clampingfinger 74 is deflectable downwardly when the tape carrier 22 is moved tothe fully retracted position, and this action, as clamping isaccomplished, strips a short additional length of tape from the roll tocreate a slight amount of slack in the tape so that the adhesion of thetape to the finger surface 74b will not be impaired as the carrier isreleased and returns to the position of FIG. 4. In addition, deflectionof the finger projection 24a increases the clamping pressure on the tapeforced against the rearward surface of the snubbing post 68. Because ofthe high clamping pressure, excellent adhesive attachment between theforward edge surface 74b of the finger and the adhesive side of the tapeis obtained, and there is very little chance that the tape will becomedetached from the finger as it is guided into position (FIG. 4) readyfor the next application upon release of the carrier unit.

From the foregoing, it will be seen that the tape dispenser of thepresent invention provides a simple, unique, and reliable means forautomatically guiding a leader portion of the tape into proper positionfor the application of tape to an external object. Cutoff and clampingof the tape are accomplished automatically and cleanly on retraction ofthe carrier unit 22 by the finger 7 of the user inserted in the hollowarbor 38. The knife assembly 24 is thus actuated automatically at theend of each tape application upon retraction of the tape carrier 22 fromits normal position (FIG. 1) to the upper position (FIG. 3).

The tape is firmly clamped under tension as cutoff is accomplished bycounterclockwise rotation of the leading edge 64a of the knife member64, and the cut is made from the back side of the tape so that there islittle possibility that the tape will adhere to the knife edge and aclean cut is thus insured. During the application of tape onto anexternal surface, the adhesive side of the tape is completely free ofcontact with any components of the dispenser and is amply guided fromthe tape roll 18 by the guide pin 66, snubbing post 68, and pressure pad36.

From the foregoing, it will be seen that the dispenser of the presentapplication provides a new and unique means for applying pressuresensitive tape onto external surfaces. The dispenser has a minimumnumber of parts, all of which, except the spring 25, can be fabricatedof plastic material at low cost.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to asingle illustrative embodiment thereof, it should be understood thatnumerous other modifications and embodiments can be devised by thoseskilled in the art that will fall within the spirit and scope of theprinciples of this invention.

What is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent ofthe United States is:

1. A dispenser for applying adhesive tape supplied from a roll onto anexternal surface comprising a body having a sidewall and a peripheraledge wall defining an opening on the bottom for dispensing said tape,pressure means along a forward edge of said opening for forcing tapeagainst said surface upon bodily movement of said dispenser rearwardlytherealong, tape carrier means rotatively supporting said tape roll insaid body and movable toward and away from said opening, clamping meanson said carrier having a forward edge for contacting the adhesive sideof said tape remote from said roll and movable between a downwardposition adjacent said pressure means and an upward position remotetherefrom toward said roll, snubbing post means on said body betweensaid tape roll and said pressure means for supporting the nonadhesiveside of said tape remote from said roll when said clamping means ismoved to said upward position with said forward edge thereof forcingsaid tape against said snubbing post means in clamped relation, andcutter means on said body operatively interconnected with said carriermeans for cutting said tape from the nonadhesive side between saidsnubbing post and said pressure means upon movement of said carriermeans to said upward position.

2. The dispenser of claim 1 wherein said carrier means includes a hollowcylindrical arbor extending normal to said body sidewall for journalingsaid tape roll, said body sidewall having an elongated slot meansdefined therein extended upwardly of said bottom for supportnig saidarbor therein for sliding movement toward and away from said opening.

3. The dispenser of claim 2 wherein said hollow arbor is dimensioned forreceiving a finger of a human hand for manual retraction of said carrierfrom said downward to said upward position.

4. The dispenser of claim 2 including spring means for biasing saidcarrier means downwardly in said body toward said opening to saiddownward position.

5. The dispenser of claim 1 wherein said clamping means comprises anelongated, deflectable finger formed at the lower end of said carriermeans projecting forwardly of an edge portion of said carrier towardsaid pressure means.

6. The dispenser of claim 5 wherein said forward edge of said clampingfinger is spaced rearwardly of said pressure means when said carriermeans is in said downward position and is movable therewith toward saidsnubbing post means to clamp said tape thereagainst upon upwardretraction of said carrier means toward said upward position.

7. The dispenser of claim 6 wherein said forward edge of said clampingfinger is movable away from said snubbing post means with said tapeadhesively secured thereto remote from the tape end upon movement ofsaid carrier means from said upward to said downward position.

8. The dispenser of claim 7 wherein the forward edge of said clampingfinger slopes upwardly and rearwardly of the bottom of said body forguiding the extension of a short length of tape adhesively securedthereto forwardly and downwardly beneath said pressure means when saidcarrier means is returned to the downward position.

9. The dispenser of claim 5 wherein said finger is defiectabledownwardly toward the bottom of said body when said carrier means ismoved to said upward position forcing the forward edge of said clampingmeans to clamp said tape against said snubbing post.

10. A dispenser for applying adhesive tape supplied from a roll onto anexternal surface comprising a body having a sidewall and a peripheraledge Wall defining an opening on the bottom for dispensing said tape,pressure means formed along a forward edge of said opening for forcingtape against said surface upon bodily movement of said dispenserrearwardly therealong, tape carrier means including a hollow arbor forrotatively supporting said tape roll in said body and mounted on saidsidewall for movement toward and away from said opening, clamping meansintegrally formed on said carrier means and including a forwardlyprojecting, deflectable finger with a forward edge for contacting theadhesive side of said tape remote from said roll and movable between adownward position adjacent said pressure means and an upward positionremote therefrom toward said roll, snubbing post means on said bodyspaced upwardly remote from said pressure means for supporting thenonadhesive side of said tape remote from said roll when said clampingmeans is moved to said upward position with said forv ward edge thereofforcing said tape against said snubbing post means in clamped relation,and cutter means on said body operatively interconnected with saidcarrier means for cutting said tape from the nonadhesive side betweensaid snubbing post and said pressure means upon movement of said carriermeans to said upward position.

11. The dispenser of claim 10 wherein said body sidewall is formed withan elongated slot therein extending upwardly of said bottom, and saidarbor extends transversely through said slots and is guided thereby forsliding movement toward and away from said opening.

12. The dispenser of claim 11 wherein said hollow arbor is dimensionedfor receiving a finger of a human hand for manual retraction of saidcarrier from said downward to said upward position.

13. The dispenser of claim 10 including spring means for biasing saidcarrier means downwardly in said body toward said opening to saiddownward position.

14. The dispenser of claim 10 including guide pin means on said bodyintermediate said tape roll and said pressure means for guiding the backside of said tape toward said opening.

15. The dispenser of claim 14 wherein said cutter means is mounted forpivotal movement on said'guide pin means.

16. The dispenser of claim 15 wherein said cutter means includes a sideplate journaled on said guide pin means and a cutting member at the edgeof said plate outwardly of said guide pin means having a cutting edgemovable in a circular path and parallel to said guide pin means.

17. The dispenser of claim 16 wherein the path of said edge crosses thepath of tape extended between said snubbing1 post and said pressure padat substantially a right ang e.

18. The dispenser of claim 16 wherein said carrier unit includes a sideplate extending radially outward of said arbor and slidable against theinside surface of said body sidewall.

19. The dispenser of claim 18 wherein the side plate of said cuttermeans is disposed between a portion of said body sidewall and the sideplate of said carrier means.

20. The dispenser of claim 18 including lost motion means foroperatively interconnecting said cutter means and carrier means wherebysaid cutter means remains carrier means from said downward positiontoward said upward position and moved to sever said tape on a followingsecond portion of movement of said carrier means into said upwardposition.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS SAMUEL FEINBERG, Primary Examinerstationary during a first portion of movement of said 10 J. M. HANLEY,Assistant Examiner US. Cl. X.R.

